Monarch butterfly population dropping, locals help out

Anderson, Miller speak to what can be done to aid insects

  • The annual Monarch migration is right around the corner in areas like Hamitlon County, where it won’t be uncommon to see hundreds, or thousands, of these beautiful orange-winged butterflies roosting in trees, bushes and other safe areas.
    The annual Monarch migration is right around the corner in areas like Hamitlon County, where it won’t be uncommon to see hundreds, or thousands, of these beautiful orange-winged butterflies roosting in trees, bushes and other safe areas.

    The Monarch butterfly is as popular as it is beautiful, with large, colorful wings complete with dark spots to both blend in and warn off predators.  Despite all the positives surrounding the Monarch butterfly, the species is in danger. According to an article posted by the The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the migratory Monarch should be considered endangered. This…